Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
1.75 for a slice of the best pizza in town! They have both take away and a sit down sides of the business, both are excellent.
202 locals recommend
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.1.75 for a slice of the best pizza in town! They have both take away and a sit down sides of the business, both are excellent.
Best tacos in NY. There's a certificate on the wall from the Mexican government commemorating them for "great accomplishment in the followup of the Mexican gastronomy culinary techniques."
30 locals recommend
El Aguila
137 E 116th StBest tacos in NY. There's a certificate on the wall from the Mexican government commemorating them for "great accomplishment in the followup of the Mexican gastronomy culinary techniques."
Great brunch. Portions aren't large, but they're very tasty. The hours listed are more suggestions than actually the times they're open.
8 locals recommend
Agua Fresca - CLOSED
207 E 117th StGreat brunch. Portions aren't large, but they're very tasty. The hours listed are more suggestions than actually the times they're open.
Shopping
Target, Aldis, Old Navy, Costco, Gamestop, and more. If you forgot something, you can probably buy it here.
41 locals recommend
East River Plaza
517 E 117th StTarget, Aldis, Old Navy, Costco, Gamestop, and more. If you forgot something, you can probably buy it here.
Essentials
Bigger selection than the other, closer stores, like the Associated at 3rd and 120th. Nothing too fancy, and the lines can be long, but it's huge and open 24 hours.
14 locals recommend
Pathmark
160 E 125th StBigger selection than the other, closer stores, like the Associated at 3rd and 120th. Nothing too fancy, and the lines can be long, but it's huge and open 24 hours.
Higher quality and more interesting food than closer grocery stores. Also the deli has great Sandwiches for less than $4. Sometimes less than $3.
46 locals recommend
Wild Olive Market
Higher quality and more interesting food than closer grocery stores. Also the deli has great Sandwiches for less than $4. Sometimes less than $3.
Where I ACTUALLY get groceries. Some of the best stuff in town, often at bargain prices.
215 locals recommend
Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StWhere I ACTUALLY get groceries. Some of the best stuff in town, often at bargain prices.
Everything Else
Thomas Jefferson Park
2180 1st Ave.Great place to cool off in the hot summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for a sangria and some tapas. The fried artichokes might be my favorite.
83 locals recommend
The Lexington Social
1634 Lexington AveGreat place for a sangria and some tapas. The fried artichokes might be my favorite.